What Home Performance Coalition does

The Building Performance Association (BPA), formerly operating as the Home Performance Coalition, is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit industry association headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Coraopolis area) with 11-50 employees, founded in 1986. The organization functions as the central industry hub for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies working on residential energy efficiency, building science, weatherization, and home electrification. Its core offerings span an annual National Home Performance Conference (NHPC) celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, regional conferences in New York (Clean Energy for Homes), Alaska (inaugural 2026), and New England, plus the BPA Journal industry publication, an on-demand Training and Resource Library with CEU programs, a hosted Career Center job board, structured apprenticeship pathways, and ongoing federal and state advocacy.

BPA generates revenue through three primary streams: recurring membership dues (company and professional tiers with sub-account provisioning), conference and event registration fees (with member discounts, e.g., $375-$475 member versus $475-$575 non-member for the Alaska 2026 conference), and training/CEU education programs. Its customer base is distributed across home performance contractors, state energy offices and government agencies, weatherization nonprofits, certified energy raters and auditors, and workforce training providers, with no material single-customer concentration. Sponsorship from equipment manufacturers and program implementers (LG, Panasonic, Home Depot Pro, ICF, Knauf, Retrotec, NYSERDA, CLEAResult, TVA Energy Right, etc.) supplements conference revenue. The organization does not operate proprietary technology platforms in the conventional SaaS sense; rather, it monetizes community, content, and credentialing infrastructure.

Name

Home Performance Coalition

Legal name

Building Performance Association

Website

https://homeperformance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Building Performance Association is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit industry association headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving as the central hub for home performance contractors, state energy offices, and weatherization nonprofits through conferences, training, credentialing, and federal advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Trade Association / Professional Membership Services

NAICS

Business Associations (81391), Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Home performance association
• Building science education
• Energy efficiency training
• Residential weatherization services
• Industry advocacy nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Coraopolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: BPA generates revenue through professional and company membership dues. Company members can add sub-accounts for employees. Membership provides access to resources, communities, training libraries, and member pricing on events.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from conference registration fees including the National Home Performance Conference (NHPC), regional conferences (Alaska, CEFH, New England), and webinars. Conference pricing varies by membership status with member discounts available.
3. Training and Education: Revenue from training courses, professional development programs, and CEU (Continuing Education Unit) offerings through the BPA Training Library and education programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Building Performance Association (BPA), operating under the legacy name Home Performance Coalition, is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit industry association that serves as the central hub for the U.S. residential home performance industry. It sells professional and company memberships and delivers training, conferences, publications, certifications support, advocacy, and workforce development programs to contractors, government agencies, nonprofits, and energy professionals. Revenue is generated primarily through membership dues, conference registration fees, and training/CEU program fees.

Product overview

Building Performance Association (BPA) operates as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit industry association serving as a hub for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies in the home performance sector. The organization offers a unified platform of services centered on education, events, advocacy, and workforce development. Key offerings include the BPA Journal (industry publication), Training and Resource Libraries (curated educational content), annual National Home Performance Conference (NHPC), regional conferences (such as Clean Energy for Homes, Alaska, and New England), BPA Career Center (job board), webinars, apprenticeships, and membership programs. BPA also advocates for federal and state policies supporting the industry, including the Inflation Reduction Act provisions for home energy efficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 470 contractors and professionals attended CEFH'26 conference
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026NYSERDA served as the primary sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show in Saratoga Springs, NY. NYSERDA Senior Vice President David Sandbank and Director of Home Modernization Courtney Moriarta presented at the conference. Congressman Tonko served as NYSERDA president from 2007-2008.
• Halco EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Halco Energy Founder and CEO Hal Smith presented the Home Performance Champion Award to Congressman Paul Tonko at CEFH'26. Hal Smith is a home performance contractor in upstate New York actively supported by NYSERDA programs.
• CLEAResultminorOthers · 1 January 2026Visionary Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference. CLEAResult is an energy efficiency program implementer.
• TVA Energy RightminorOthers · 1 January 2026Visionary Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference. TVA Energy Right is a program of the Tennessee Valley Authority promoting energy efficiency.
• The Energy Conservatory (TEC)minorOthers · 1 January 2026Visionary Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference. TEC manufactures diagnostic equipment for building performance testing. Sponsored webinar 'Addressing Difficult Training Topics'.
• Home Depot ProminorOthers · 1 January 2026Visionary Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference. Home Depot Pro provides products and services to professional contractors.
• ICFminorOthers · 1 January 2026Visionary Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference. ICF is a global consulting and digital services company working in energy efficiency.
• KnaufminorOthers · 1 January 2026Innovator Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference. Knauf manufactures insulation and building materials.
• LG Electronics USAminorOthers · 1 January 2026Sustainer Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference. LG manufactures HVAC equipment including heat pumps.
• SealedminorOthers · 1 January 2026Sustainer Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference. Sealed is a home performance company offering energy efficiency upgrades.
• RetrotecminorOthers · 1 January 2026Sustainer Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference. Retrotec manufactures air leakage testing equipment. Sponsored webinar 'Tools of the Trade: Measuring and Exposing Air Leaks in Buildings'.
• PanasonicminorOthers · 1 January 2026Sustainer Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference. Panasonic manufactures HVAC and ventilation products.
• Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Awarded $150,000 in funding to BPA and Building Performance Foundation for statewide workforce needs assessment in Georgia (July 2026 - June 2027). GEFA provides loans for public water, wastewater, solid waste infrastructure; manages energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.
• Building Performance Institute (BPI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026BPI is a key credentialing partner. BPA conferences offer CEUs through BPI (QCI, HHE, EA). BPI team actively participates in BPA events including NHPC. Collaboration on standards, certifications, and workforce development.
• Earth Forward GroupminorOthers · 1 January 2026Sustainer Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference.
• EverblueminorOthers · 1 January 2026Contributor Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference. Everblue provides training for clean energy and building performance careers.
• Franklin EnergyminorOthers · 1 January 2026Contributor Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference. Franklin Energy provides energy efficiency program implementation services.
• CMC EnergyminorOthers · 1 January 2026Contributor Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference. CMC Energy provides energy efficiency services and program implementation.
• Pearl CertificationminorOthers · 1 January 2026Contributor Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference. Pearl Certification provides home certification services.
• APPRISEminorOthers · 1 January 2026Contributor Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference. APPRISE provides energy analysis and weatherization services.
• Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC)minorOthers · 1 January 2026Contributor Sponsor of the 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference. AHFC provides housing financing and energy programs in Alaska.
• PBS Supply Co.minorOthers · 1 January 2026Hosted complimentary welcome cocktail party at CEFH'26 for attendees.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Building Performance Institute (BPI): BPI is the leading credentialing and standards body for the home performance industry, offering certifications (BSP, BA-T, QCI, HHE, EA) that BPA's training/CEU programs directly support. BPI and BPA share overlapping member bases, co-host conference sessions, and collaborate on workforce development — making BPI both a close partner and the closest functional peer.
• National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO): NAESCO represents energy service companies and the broader energy efficiency industry, with overlapping concerns around workforce, policy advocacy, and program implementation. Both organizations serve as convening hubs and policy voices for energy efficiency markets.
• RESNET: RESNET is the residential energy services network that sets standards for home energy ratings (HERS Index) and certifies energy raters — a workforce that overlaps substantially with BPA's rater/auditor member segment. RESNET and BPA both serve as industry hubs for residential energy efficiency professionals.
• PHIUS (Passive House Institute US): PHIUS is a nonprofit focused on passive building standards, training, and certification in the U.S. building performance market. PHIUS overlaps with BPA in workforce training, building science education, and advocacy for high-performance residential construction.
• Association of Energy Engineers (AEE): AEE is a global professional association for energy engineers and practitioners, offering certifications, training, and conferences across energy efficiency and building performance domains. AEE's certification portfolio (CEM, CMVP, BEP) parallels BPA's role in workforce credentialing.
• Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA): ACCA is the trade association for HVAC contractors, representing a large portion of the same small/mid-market contractor base that BPA serves. Both organizations provide training, technical standards, and advocacy for residential HVAC, with overlapping membership and conference attendance.
• Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC): PHCC is a national trade association serving plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors — a population that overlaps with BPA's HVAC and home performance contractor members. Both provide education, advocacy, and peer networking for residential mechanical contractors.
• Insulation Contractors Association of America (ICAA): ICAA is a trade association for insulation contractors, a core sub-segment of BPA's home performance contractor membership. Both organizations address training, standards, and advocacy for residential building envelope and weatherization work.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): NAHB is the largest U.S. trade association for the residential construction industry, including builders, remodelers, and suppliers. While NAHB is much broader than BPA, both address residential energy codes, building performance, and workforce development for housing professionals.
• ASHRAE: ASHRAE is the global professional society for HVAC&R and building systems, setting standards that underpin much of BPA's building science curriculum. ASHRAE serves a broader engineering and commercial-building membership, but its residential standards overlap with BPA's technical content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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